The Jasper County School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on Monday night in Newton. Key actions and updates from the meeting include:
Financial and Administrative Approvals:
- Approved payment of all April bills.
- Approved a financing agreement with Peoples State Bank in Newton for the purchase of seven Bluebird 71-passenger school buses.
- Approved a Technology Lease/Purchase Agreement with Dieterich Bank.
- Approved handbooks for all district schools for the 2025–2026 school year.
- Approved the updated Jasper County Acceptable Use Policy for Technology.
Budget and Calendar Notes:
- Scheduled an Amended Budget Hearing for June 23 at 6:20 p.m. at the District Office.
- Announced that the last day of school for students will be Friday, May 23.
Facilities Updates:
- Noted several summer building projects, including classroom updates at NCHS and roof repairs at both Newton Community High School and Newton Elementary School.
Personnel Updates:
- Accepted the resignations of the following staff:
- Ellie Burris, NCHS Math Teacher
- Sara Beam, JCJH Math Teacher
- Justin Kelsheimer, Jenna Kremer, and Caddie Howard, NES Teachers
- Stephanie West, JCJH Social Studies Teacher
- Rick Brown, Bus Driver
- Approved new hires:
- Haze Swisher – NCHS Night Custodian
- Kashtyn Shull – Ste. Marie Teacher
- Claire Griffith – NES Teacher
- Nathan Smith – Summer Building Maintenance
- Jill Michl – Summer Transportation
- Emma Nadler – Summer IT Department
- Taylor Schmidt – Paraprofessional
- Noted open positions currently being advertised, including a bus driver and several teaching roles.
Next Meeting:
The next School Board meeting is scheduled for June 23.